Aldrian entered his mother's room and saw her still sleeping peacefully on the bed. Even as he approached, she remained motionless, a testament to how drained her strength was. He could only imagine the desperation she must have felt when facing the Lust Devil. Sitting beside her bed, he gazed at her exhausted yet beautiful face and gently touched her hand. Emotion welled up within him, this was the first time he had touched his mother again after so long.